FMS Systems Engineers
LocationPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Work modeon-site
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedApr 15, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Minimum of 5 years of Flight Management Systems experience in a commercial aviation environment
Hands-on work in integrated avionics lab environments (SIL, HIL, Iron Bird, or equivalent)
Familiarity with civil aviation standards and regulations
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
NGFMS experience strongly preferred
Experience on FAR/CS-25 (Part 25) transport aircraft programs
Participation in FAA and/or EASA certification programs
Exposure to airline operational use cases and flight simulator environments
Scripting or analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) to support testing and investigations
This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only, due to access to regulated technical data
Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR-controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations
Skills
Python
MATLAB
Next Generation Flight Management System (NGFMS) Systems Engineer – Commercial Avionics
Job Summary
The NGFMS Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, investigation, and certification of Next Generation Flight Management Systems (NGFMS) for commercial aircraft. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of Flight Management Systems experience, hands‑on work in integrated avionics lab environments, and strong familiarity with civil aviation standards and regulations. The engineer will play a key role in system issue investigation, validation of fixes, and ensuring compliance with commercial certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities
FMS & NGFMS Development
· Support requirements definition, analysis, and validation for Flight Management Systems, with NGFMS experience preferred
· Contribute to development and enhancement of:
o Lateral and vertical flight planning
o Performance‑Based Navigation (RNAV, RNP)
o Trajectory management and optimization functions
· Analyze FMS behavior, system interactions, and operational impacts of design changes
Integrated Lab & Test Environment Support
· Work extensively in integrated avionics lab environments (SIL, HIL, Iron Bird, or equivalent)
· Investigate and troubleshoot system‑level issues involving FMS, navigation sensors, autoflight systems, and cockpit displays
· Perform root‑cause analysis, defect reproduction, and verification of corrective fixes
· Support integration, regression, and qualification testing
Requirements, Verification & Validation
· Develop and manage system requirements with traceability to aircraft‑level and regulatory requirements
· Support verification and validation activities in lab, simulator, and aircraft environments
· Ensure compliance with approved development, verification, and configuration management processes
Standards, Safety & Certification
· Apply knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to system development and testing
· Support safety and certification activities in accordance with:
o ARP4754A/B and ARP4761
o DO‑178C (software considerations)
o DO‑229, DO‑260, DO‑200 series (as applicable)
o FAA and EASA navigation and operational guidance
· Support certification reviews, audits, and issue resolution
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
· Collaborate with software, hardware, safety, flight test, and human factors teams
· Support technical reviews, issue resolution boards, and certification activities
· Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers
Required Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
Experience & Skills
· Minimum 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems in a commercial aviation environment
· NGFMS experience strongly preferred
· Proven experience working in integrated avionics lab environments for issue investigation and testing
· Familiarity with civil aviation standards, regulations, and certification processes
· Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience on FAR/CS‑25 (Part 25) transport aircraft programs
· Participation in FAA and/or EASA certification programs
· Exposure to airline operational use cases and flight simulator environments
· Scripting or analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) to support testing and investigations
Eligibility & Security Requirements
· This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only, due to access to regulated technical data
· Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR‑controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations
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